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Airbus A330 vs CL-600 Challenger

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
Bombardier CL-600 Challenger military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-600 Challenger
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Specifications
Airbus A330 CL-600 Challenger
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Bombardier
First flight 2 November 1992 8 November 1978
Year introduced 1994 1980
Number produced 1577 units 1066 units
Average unit price $260 million $14 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 48.3 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 19.6 m
Height 17.4 m 6.3 m
Length 59.0 m 20.9 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 882 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 19,550 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 9,292 kg
Total thrust 2 x 16,330 kgf 2 x 2,073 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A330 and the CL-600 Challenger are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Bombardier respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A330 vs 882 km/h for the CL-600 Challenger. The Airbus A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 7,400 km for the CL-600 Challenger. The Airbus A330 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,497 m for the CL-600 Challenger. At 242,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A330 is 12:1 the CL-600 Challenger's 19,550 kg.

The Airbus A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 1,066 for the CL-600 Challenger. Unit cost is $260M for the Airbus A330 vs $14M for the CL-600 Challenger. The CL-600 Challenger first flew 14 years before the Airbus A330 (1978 vs 1992).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger is faster with a maximum speed of 882 km/h compared to the Airbus A330's 871 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 or CL-600 Challenger?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or CL-600 Challenger?
The Airbus A330 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or CL-600 Challenger?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 19,550 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or CL-600 Challenger?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 20.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or CL-600 Challenger?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the CL-600 Challenger at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger entered service first in 1980, 14 years before the Airbus A330 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or CL-600 Challenger?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 1,066 units of the CL-600 Challenger.